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The first packet of sliced bread was sold in Chillicothe, Missouri, on July 7, 1928. The machine for slicing it was invented by Otto Frederick Rohwedder.

How did peanut butter become a standard pantry staple in the United States and around the world? We dive into the spread's rich, delicious history.

While traveling last summer from the East Coast to Montana and back in our 1969 restored Shasta camper, ...

A small section of northern Missouri radically changed the world. From developing a method of delivering mail faster than it had ever been done before to creating a magical kingdom.

Chillicothe, Missouri, has an unusual claim to fame: It’s the town where pre-sliced bread first debuted back in 1928. The state has even declared July 7, Sliced Bread Day, as an official holiday. But despite being less than a century old, the origin of this revolutionary pantry staple was almost lost to history.

Toasty the mascot of Sliced Bread Day before the parade/ Photo courtesy of the Sliced Bread Innovation Center By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostWhat's considered the gold standard of invention wasn't made in some big city, it was made right in Chillicothe, Missouri. 94 years ago on July 7th, 1928 sliced bread was invented in Chillicothe and the city will be celebrating that anniversary this weekend. Tourism Director Amy Supple says the invention came from baker Frank Bench and inventor Otto R...

Chillicothe, Missouri, has an unusual claim to fame: It’s the town where pre-sliced bread first debuted back in 1928. The state has even declared July 7, Sliced Bread Day, as an official holiday. But despite being less than a century old, the origin of this revolutionary pantry staple was almost lost to history.

Apparently, it is Sliced Bread day in Missouri on July, 7th because if you didn't know (like me) sliced bread is old, and it was invented in a small Missouri town, here are the fun details of this unique story!

Apparently, it is Sliced Bread day in Missouri on July, 7th because if you didn't know (like me) sliced bread is old, and it was invented in a small Missouri town, here are the fun details of this unique story!